Lone Wolf Studios - LaCrosse and Madison wisconsin photographers

Seniors!

2010-10-31T19:12:00.000-05:00

We love shooting senior portraits and this year was a lot of fun! Most of our favorite photos come from senior sessions since it gives us a chance to really push our creativity. Here are a few samples on this years shoots. If you would like to book us for a portrait session, check out our contact information on the right.

Chloe

Erika

Allyson

Kara

Samantha

Fremstad - Stuber wedding

2010-10-31T13:08:00.001-05:00

We were very excited when Brad and Jeana asked us to shoot their wedding. They are a very fun couple and we had so much fun the entire time. Take a look at their engagement photos a couple posts below.

Their wedding was at the historic Country Coon Prairie church outside Westby Wisconsin.

Their reception was held at Jeanas parents beautiful farm in Westby

Racing!

2010-08-22T13:41:00.000-05:00

Chad went to Hixton Wisconsin to shoot the hare scramble motorcycle race at CMJ Raceway. This was a very difficult track due to all the recent rain, but it looked like lots of fun! We love shooting action sports, if anyone is racing and needs photos for sponsors or personal use let us know! chad@lonewolfstudios.us

Laura

2010-08-20T22:21:00.000-05:00

Kathy had a great afternoon photo shoot with Laura in downtown LaCrosse. There are so many great places to shoot in the alleys and is one of our most favorite locations.

Portraits

2010-08-20T22:08:00.001-05:00

We love shooting childrens portraits and creating unique images. Give us a shout if you would like to get some great portraits done! chad@lonewolfstudios.us

Brad and Jeana e-session

2010-08-20T21:54:00.000-05:00

We planned on an evening sessions for Brad and Jeanas engagement session to avoid the heat. Well, that failed since is was still 91 degrees at 7 p.m.! They were troopers though and we had a great session at the Kickapoo Reserve.

Baker/Walker Wedding

2010-08-20T21:28:00.002-05:00

Earlier this summer we were fortunate enough to get to shoot the Baker/Walker wedding in Lafarge Wisconsin. We had so much fun shooting their wedding, here is a quick preview of some of their photos.

http://www.lonewolfstudios.us/

Purple Heart memorial

2010-07-07T20:48:00.000-05:00

Kathy had a photo shoot with Kjersta to get some vintage looking photos of her tattoo. Her tattoo is a tribute to her Maternal Grandfather and his purple heart medal.

Ben and Hayden

2010-07-07T20:35:00.000-05:00

We were pretty excited when Ben asked us to take photos of him and his daughter. Ben is the drummer for one of our favorite bands so it was pretty cool to work with him. We shot these photos at Riverside park and Pettibone beach in Lacrosse on a really nice (but warm) afternoon.

2010-06-29T21:08:00.000-05:00

Nature photography - We do quite a bit of nature and landscape photography also. We post these photos on our Facebook page along with having the full size photos available for purchase on our smugmug page.
http://rokklym.smugmug.com/

Busy, busy busy!

2010-06-29T20:41:00.000-05:00

We have been super busy this year which is great but unfortunately we haven't had time to update the blog. We hope everyone is still stopping in from time to time to see whats new. We promise to bring a lot more exciting content from now on.

So, I'm hoping to do a couple blog posts to get caught up!

Westby Prom

Courtneys prom photos - We traveled down to Monroe Wisconsin to take some pre-prom photos.

Our booth at the Viroqua Prom

Jewel

2010-02-18T20:58:00.000-06:00

We were itching to get out and shoot and our friend Jewel needed some more photos for her modeling portfolio so we met in LaCrosse one cold winter afternoon. We had a great lead on a new place to shoot and it worked out great! Here are some of the images.

Winter fun

2010-02-14T22:54:00.000-06:00

Winter in wisconsin is long and cold, so we have to bundle up and brave to cold to keep our sanity. Here are some random photos we have taken so far this winter.

Ski race at Mt LaCrosse

Sled dog racing at the Kickapoo Reserve

Winter scenery in Wisconsin

Ice racing at Lake Neshonic

Music!

2010-02-14T22:07:00.000-06:00

We also have a music blog, if you haven't seen it, take a look!

http://wisconsinlivemusic.wordpress.com/

the last post on there is from a shoot I did of our friends Monkey Wrench.

Anna and Jeremy

2010-02-14T22:00:00.001-06:00

Here are a few photos of an Engagement session we did with Anna and Jeremy in LaCrosse.

We have been so busy lately that we haven't updated the blog since November!

My favorite from the shoot!

We had such a great time with Anna and Jeremy, such a fun couple!

Sisters

2009-11-24T22:55:00.000-06:00

We recently photographed Siri, Kari, and Kia at Norskedalen and the Westby park. We had a blast shooting them and we were even able to get into a little bit of trouble! Luckily we had pretty nice weather for the middle of November in Wisconsin.

Fortney family shoot

2009-11-17T22:25:00.000-06:00

After Sheilas photo shoot were headed down to Norskedalen to shoot some more friends of ours. We love Norskedalen and hadn't been there since our wedding in August. Bill and Amy are good friends of ours and we were glad they asked us to do their family photos again this year. Kathy and I had quite a few ideas for shots we wanted to try and they were up for them.

Thanks Bill and Amy!

Sheila - Family photo session

2009-11-17T22:03:00.002-06:00

We were very excited when Sheila asked us to shoot family photos for her. Sheila is a very good friend of ours and also a great photographer that shot our wedding in August. We met at a local pumpkin patch that ended up being owned by someone I know.

We had a great time hanging out with them and taking their photos. The wagon ride out to the pumkin patch was a blast, would have been way more fun in the Jeep though!

2010 Green Weddings - LaCrosse, Madison,Wisconsin Dells wedding photographers

2009-11-12T21:36:00.001-06:00

We are taking bookings for 2010 weddings. Book your wedding before January 1st and save 10%.
email chad@lonewolfstudios.us for our 2010 rates.

Anyone that knows us will know that we love the outdoors so we are promoting environmentally friendly wedding practices. We are also doing our part by printing with "green" printers, using recycled papers and by using the internet to deliver photos instead of mailing CD's and DVD's.

Here are some tips for planning your wedding from the Sierra Club
http://www.sierraclub.typepad.com/greenlife/2007/03/10_steps_to_a_g.html

10 Steps to a Green Wedding

NEW: Read our interviews with green wedding planners in San Francisco and Boise and meet a real-life couple that got married in a climate-neutral ceremony.

Every engaged couple wants their wedding day to be a special celebration that reflects who they are and what they care about. Going green is a great way to make the festivities unique and meaningful--and show friends and family just how fun, beautiful, and delicious a sustainable lifestyle can be. Here's how to start planning the kind of wedding the online nuptial gurus at TheKnot.com have anointed "the hot new thing":
1. With this ring...
A green wedding begins where any engagement does: with a ring. Don't start off on a sour note. The beautiful alternatives to "blood diamonds" (those that are mined in war zones and fund conflicts) include:

vintage rings, whether a family heirloom or an antique find (you can even have old gold melted down and refashioned)
lab-created diamonds (greenKarat's are set in recycled gold too)
diamonds mined in peaceful Canada or Australia, like those from Brilliant Earth, Cred Jewellery, or Leber Jewelry's Earthwise line
diamonds certified as "conflict-free" under the Kimberley Process, an ongoing effort to reform diamond mining in Africa (ask your jeweler the questions in Amnesty International's buyer's guide)
one-of-a-kind wooden bands

2. Location, location, location
Your choice of venue sets the tone for your wedding day--and accounts for a big chunk of the money you'll be laying out. Spend it wisely! Consider:

choosing a setting that's convenient to the most guests to minimize travel impacts
having the ceremony and the reception at the same place, or providing ecofriendly transportation between them
picking a unique local spot--like an art gallery, nonprofit space, organic restaurant or farm, green hotel, botanical garden, or green-roofed building--that supports a cause you believe in
an outdoor setting that will infuse the whole event with a natural sensibility (and require less decorating too!)
arriving at the ceremony in a horse-drawn carriage, cycle rickshaw, or hybrid car
offsetting your guests' travel (or asking them to do it as your wedding gift)

3. Please join us...
Your invitation is the first impression guests will get of your green wedding. Look for:

recycled, handmade, or plantable papers processed chlorine-free and printed with vegetable- or soy-based inks
tree-free paper made out of hemp, banana stalks, bamboo, kenaf, or organic cotton
a printer who will use paper with a high percentage of post-consumer recycled content
papers that aren't metallic or plastic-coated, characteristics that make them hard to recycle
opportunities to reduce paper use, like sending a postcard (instead of multi-enveloped notes) for your save-the-date, or using online invitations and a wedding blog to let people know about the bachelor/ette parties, rehearsal dinner, and gift registry

In your invitations, let guests know about the ecofriendly hotel and transportation options in your area, whether it's hybrid rental cars or directions to the ceremony on public transportation. And don't forget to pick up some extra green paper products for your guest book, place cards, and thank-you notes. (You will be writing thank-yous, won't you?)
4. The final fling
Plan bachelor and bachelorette parties that will keep the green theme going:

Stay local (and spend more time with your friends, and less dealing with travel stress).
Offset your trip if you choose a "destination" party.
Travel by train (and start the party early in the bar car).
Indulge in organic wine (or beer) tasting or an organic spa treatment.
Take a class and learn to make your own wedding flowers or jewelry.
Do something low-impact and outdoorsy like a camping, surfing, sailing, kayaking, or fishing trip.

5. Here comes the bride...
...in a gorgeous hemp-silk gown. When it comes to outfitting the bridal party, green options abound. You can:

go vintage (and update your look as necessary with tailoring and modern shoes and accessories)
pick clothes made from hemp, bamboo, and organic cotton or silk--or find a dressmaker who will make a one-of-a-kind item out of these sustainable fabrics (men's suits and shirts come in organic cotton or wool too)
borrow an elegant gown from a stylish friend
buy something you'll wear again (and let your bridesmaids do the same)
accessorize with a unique recycled purse and/or jewelry
use vegetable dyes on your shoes (or go barefoot for a beach wedding)
accentuate natural beauty with all-natural makeup
donate the dresses to charity after the event

6. Set the stage
Add beauty and style to your wedding décor, naturally. Here's how:

opt for organic flowers
find a florist who's diligent about recycling packaging and will source locally raised flowers
have bridesmaids carry matching purses or silk bouquets instead of cut flowers
decorate with branches, dried grasses, grains, greens, berries, or live plants (potted or dried arrangements can double as favors)
choose beeswax or soy-based candles over those made with paraffin, a petroleum byproduct
arrange to have decorations moved from the ceremony to the reception (if you opt for separate sites)
use leaves or other natural objects as place cards
throw biodegradable confetti or organic rose petals instead of releasing butterflies
donate the flowers to a hospital or rest home at the end of the day

7. Eat, drink, and be merry
Showcase green gustatory pleasures (and spoil your guests) by basing your menu around local, organic, and seasonal foods. Don’t forget the organic wine, beer, and spirits, and the free-trade, shade-grown coffee and tea! Some tips:

Ask the venue's preferred caterers and bakers if they can do your event organically.
Find a local organic restaurant that does off-site catering.
If your wedding won't be complete without a specific type of food, get married when it's in season.
Find a caterer you trust to pick the best seasonal selections (since you may not be able to taste those exact items ahead of time).
Consider vegetarian selections and seek out cruelty-free meats and wild, rather than farmed, fish.
Make sure the venue offers comprehensive recycling facilities, and ideally composting too.
Have your cake decorated with organically grown flowers or other natural materials instead of plastic toppers.
Rent real glassware, dishware, and linens instead of using disposables.
Go for a chic eclectic look by mixing and matching thrift-store plates and dishes (and donating them back when you're done).
Use biodegradable utensils and dishes made out of cornstarch, potatoes, wheat, or sugar cane--if your venue can compost them.
Make arrangements to donate leftover food to a local food bank or homeless shelter.

8. Lasting memories
Whether you prefer film or digital photographs, look for a photographer who will do digital proofs to save paper and chemicals. Avoid single-use cameras, but ask friends with digi-cams to share their photos with all the guests online in a free Flickr group or Snapfish group room you set up for your wedding.
9. 'Tis better to give...
OK, OK, giving and receiving are both great! For your gift registry, consider:

asking for gifts to charity instead of material goods
registering with the I Do Foundation or another site that gives a percentage of gift purchases to your chosen cause
registering with stores that offer local, fair-trade, handmade, organic, or other ecofriendly products like Branch, Gaiam, Greenfeet, GreenSage, Ten Thousand Villages, UncommonGoods, or VivaTerra.
registering for outdoor gear or contributions to an ecofriendly honeymoon
creating a custom wish list of ecofriendly items like a fresh-produce subscription from a local farm, organic gardening supplies, organic linens, park and museum passes, gift certificates to organic restaurants, and subscriptions to green publications or memberships in green causes

For your favors, give something your guests will really use and enjoy, not disposable plastic souvenirs. Some ideas:

gourmet organic chocolates or another organic or local food item
attractive bags of fresh or dried organic herbs
seeds in a commemorative container
reusable cloth tote bags
a small plant
natural soaps
soy or beeswax candles
a compact fluorescent lightbulb
a downloadable playlist of your favorite songs
a small charitable donation in each guest's name
place cards made of seeded paper that can be planted at home

For your helpful, loyal attendants, you'll want to up the ante a little, perhaps with:

gift baskets of organic skin-care products
recycled jewelry, wallets, handbags, or drinking glasses
selections of organic coffees, teas, and chocolates
recycled paper journals and stationery
great bottles of organic wine

10. Happily ever after...
Begin your new life with a honeymoon that's light on the Earth. Consider:

going somewhere local (you're going to be spending a lot of time in that hotel room anyway)
engaging in ecotourism, which can be as rugged or luxurious as you want it to be (find listings that suit your style through Conservation International, National Geographic, Planeta.com, or ResponsibleTravel.com)
taking a trip that benefits an environmental group; perhaps boating in Florida's Dry Tortugas, birding in Alaska, or walking the Italian Alps with Sierra Club Outings
skipping the cruise and taking a relaxing, romantic train trip
getting around at your destination by renting bikes or taking public transportation (the better to enjoy the sights instead of arguing about your spouse's driving habits)
staying in a family-run B&B or inn, a luxury teepee or yurt, or a green hotel that's working to save resources and reduce waste
offsetting your trip’s carbon dioxide emissions

Senior photos

2009-11-09T19:35:00.003-06:00

Here are some samples of some of the senior portraits we look this summer, just trying to get this blog caught up since I ignored it for so long.

Our first one was Alex. We got some great photos of him downtown LaCrosse.

Next up was Jill. We had a nice sessions with her in LaCrosse but the weather didn't want to cooperate so we took a chance and went to one of the parking ramps to see what we could get.

Next up was Jill and Ashley. Since Jill's shoot was cut short the last time we rescheduled for another day. Unfortunately the morning of the shoot was a downpour so we canceled. Later on that day the weather changed and we called them up and ran up to LaCrosse to take some photos.

More to come!

2009-10-30T19:54:00.004-05:00

Friends of Kickapoo Valley Reserve had a photo contest and I got two photos into their calendar.
http://www.kickapoofriends.org/photoshow.html

Additionally, the public will be able to vote for "Best of Show in both adult and student divisions. Voting will take place at the Kickapoo Valley Reserve visitor center during the month of November. Prints will be displayed there, and winners will be announced December 5, at the Friends of KVR's evening event featuring the String Ties band.

Its pretty cool to get the cover, and I'm amazed that they picked the photos, there were so many good ones in the contest. When I took the Lower Star Valley photo, two people walked by and asked what I was taking a photo of, they must not have seen what I saw.

Kathys Lolita shoot

2009-10-28T21:01:00.000-05:00

Kathy had a great photo shoot in LaCrosse with Stephanie a.k.a. spookydarling on Deviant Art.

Stephanie is an amazing seamstress, Artist, model and also a photographer.

Simonson photo shoot at the Westby Park

2009-10-28T20:43:00.000-05:00

A few weeks ago we were lucky enough to take some family photos for some close friends of ours.

Great fall colors!

What a great time, can't wait to see the photos printed!

2009-10-28T20:37:00.000-05:00

Summer 09

Monkey Wrench and Geared Under at Riverfest in LaCrosse WI

WOW, over a year and no update!

2009-10-20T21:43:00.000-05:00

We have pretty much forgotten about this blog. I'm hoping to get it going again!

Updates

2008-09-01T20:41:00.000-05:00

I went for a morning drive on Saturday and captured this image, which turned out pretty good.

I spent some time today updating the website. I think it looks better now, but I'm still not finished with it. Check out the website if you get a chance at http://www.lonewolfstudios.us/

Also on Saturday, Kathy and I went for a motorcycle ride with a group that has met in Westby every labor day weekend for the last 22 years! We followed them around for a while and when they decided to run Wildcat mountain, we took off ahead and tried to get some pics of them coming through.

On Friday we took a nice ride over to Milwaukee so one of my co-workers could take a look at a Ducati that he wants to buy. Kathy and I both love Ducatis and were very excited to go with. Dave and I both got to test ride these expensive Italian bikes and we had a blast!

Kathy with her dream bike, a Ducati Monster.

Busy, busy, busy.but thats how we like it!

2008-08-16T18:40:00.000-05:00

Last weekend we had a great time shooting Jacob and Abigails rehersal and wedding. Jacob and I have been close friends since high school so I was honored that they had me shoot their special day. The wedding was on Saturday, then on Monday we left for a trip up the the U.P. of Michigan. We were taking the week off, but hoping to get some great photos too. We ended up driving 1315 miles, spent about $300 in gas and took nearly 2000 photos!

Today, Kathy had another photo shoot to do while I endured a long painful day at the Farm and Fleet auto shop dealing with them trying and failing to put new tires ( correctly ) on my truck.

We are still looking to book more photo shoots this fall. Now is a great time to take photos for those Holiday cards and we'd be happy to do it for you! We can even take care of all the printing and we will do the shoot wherever you want. We do not want to take the same old studio shots that you have seen all the time. We will take the time to find out how to add your own unique style to the photos.

Welcome!

2008-08-03T21:12:00.000-05:00

Lone Wolf Studios / Lone Wolf Expeditions

Hey, its Chad. This is the first post for our new photo blog for Lone Wolf Studios. We just created our website this weekend and really haven't had a chance to add much content to it, but as soon as we figure out what we want to add, we'll update it.

www.lonewolfstudios.us

This past weekend was a great one for photos. We took out my good friend Jacob and his fiance Abigail for a pre-wedding photo shoot. The shoot went great and we got a bunch of really good ( and some really funny ) photos. I can't wait to shoot their wedding next weekend!

We are always looking to book more photo shoots. If you need a photographer in the midwest ( or anywhere in the world for that matter ) give me a shout at chad@lonewolfexpeditions.com